United States 117th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 117-173 Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 I cosponsors

S 3451 — A bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 117-173.

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2022. Enacted.

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  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

This bill expands the expedited environmental review and permitting process under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, commonly known as FAST-41, to include certain computer-related infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill provides for the expedited review of infrastructure projects concerning semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing and advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and data management, or cybersecurity.

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The amendment added a note regarding the approval date of the act, stating it was approved on August 16, 2022. It also included historical context by detailing the legislative history, indicating when the bill was considered and passed in both the Senate and the House. This information provides clarity on the legislative timeline and formalizes the act's approval date.

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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress] [From the U.S.
[117th Congress Public Law 173] [From the U.S.
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3451 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2103]] Public Law 117-173 117th Congress An Act To include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes.
3451 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Aug.
16, 2022 - [S.
3451]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Passed the Senate January 10, 2022.
Approved August 16, 2022.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
Secretary.
3451:
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
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3451 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes.
168 (2022):
Jan.
10, considered and passed Senate.
July 28, 29, considered and passed House.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  3. Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S121; text: CR S121)

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Received in the House.

  6. Held at the desk.

  7. Mr. Costa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7400-7401)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3451.

  10. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)

  12. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 303 - 89 (Roll no. 417).

  13. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 303 - 89 (Roll no. 417). (text: 7/28/2022 CR H7400)

  14. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  15. Presented to President.

  16. Presented to President.

  17. Signed by President.

  18. Signed by President.

  19. Became Public Law No: 117-173.

  20. Became Public Law No: 117-173.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3451 do?
This bill expands the expedited environmental review and permitting process under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, commonly known as FAST-41, to include certain computer-related infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill provides for the expedited review of infrastructure projects concerning semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing and advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and data management, or cybersecurity.
Who sponsors S 3451?
S 3451 is sponsored by King, Angus S., Jr. (Independent), Portman, Rob (Republican), Cornyn, John (Republican), and Hagerty, Bill (Republican).
What is the current status of S 3451?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2022. Enacted.
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